Trump Extends Ceasefire Indefinitely — IRGC Seizes Two Hormuz Ships; Diplomatic Stalemate Deepens

After the ceasefire expired April 21 with no deal, Trump announced via Truth Social on April 22 that he was extending the truce indefinitely 'at Pakistan's request,' keeping the US naval blockade fully in place while claiming Iran was losing '$500 million a day' and 'collapsing financially.' On the same day, Iran's IRGC Navy seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz — the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas — and fired on three additional vessels, marking the most significant maritime escalation since the blockade began April 13.